Hey Rebel!  Lookin good!
Yeah your tat will be raised for a few days.  Mine is slightly raised even now sometimes and I got it 2 yrs ago.  Put neosporian (sp?) on it for the first day only, then slather on the cocoa butter lotion.  Palmer's is what I used.  Keep it on there for at least two weeks to be safe.  That will prevent your colors from fading and drying out.
...I have a tattoo, and I'm a nice girl...

...I have japanese kanji meaning jewel on my left upper arm...it's only 1" big...I need more...they're definetly addictive!